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2017 and Up Model S
2020 and Up Model Y
2015 and Up Model XCarplay: iPhone 6+ with iOS 10+
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At last year’s Industry Awards Banquet, SEMA introduced SEMA Fest, an enthusiast-focused experience that connects automotive enthusiasts with the aftermarket industry for a celebration of car culture and automotive lifestyle. Combined with the SEMA Show and officially called SEMA Week, the goal of the expansion is to create the most exciting automotive event in the world.
During the planned five-year rollout period and beyond, SEMA will remain dedicated to producing the annual SEMA Show—the premier automotive trade show that puts the latest products from top companies in front of tens of thousands of qualified buyers representing every segment of the specialty-equipment industry. Companies that would like to exhibit at the 2023 SEMA Show can get started at SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.
Held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the SEMA Show provides exhibitors with the aftermarket’s most valuable venue for creating more business, expanding brand awareness, introducing new products and engaging with automotive professionals.
Open to the automotive trade, the 2023 SEMA Show will take place Tuesday–Friday, October 31–November 3. For more information on the 2023 SEMA Show or to exhibit, visit www.SEMAShow.com.
SEMA Fest is an enthusiast-focused event that is open to everyone, including automotive enthusiasts and professionals. The two-day celebration will be held at a separate venue—the Las Vegas Festival Grounds—Friday and Saturday, November 3–4.
The festival will feature music and entertainment, craft food, automotive celebrities, drifting competitions, freestyle motocross and the world’s most innovative and advanced custom vehicles.
To register for SEMA Fest or for more information, visit www.SEMAFest.com.
MIRAMAR, Flor., – April 11, 2023 – JL Audio, a leading manufacturer of high-quality audio solutions for the mobile, marine and powersports markets, announced the appointment of Heritage Marketing Solutions to its network of sales representatives. Heritage Marketing Solutions will be responsible for promoting and selling JL Audio’s extensive lineup of premium mobile, marine and powersports audio solutions to 12-Volt retailers throughout Illinois and Wisconsin from their base in Itasca, Illinois.
Heritage Marketing Solutions principals Steve Block and Samuel Yoo have extensive experience in 12-Volt sales and marketing, having worked with top-tier audio companies throughout their careers.
“We are pleased to welcome Heritage Marketing Solutions to the JL Audio team,” said J. Todd Wilson Area Sales Director for JL Audio. “Their extensive industry experience and commitment to customer service and satisfaction align perfectly with our values and mission. We are confident that they will help us grow our business in the Illinois-Wisconsin markets, while providing exceptional service and support to our customers.”
“We are thrilled to partner with JL Audio,” said Steve Block, Principal of Heritage Marketing Solutions. “Their commitment to quality and innovation is very well established, and we are excited to help them support their retailer base and grow JL Audio’s business in the Illinois-Wisconsin markets. We look forward to working with our customers to provide them with the best audio solutions available on the market.”
About JL Audio:
Guided by a philosophy that great audio has real value, JL Audio develops innovative products that improve the audio experience on the go, in the home and in the studio. Committed to unique engineering and quality manufacturing, JL Audio operates three U.S. engineering facilities, and builds many of its home, car and marine loudspeaker products at the company’s Miramar, Florida, USA factory, with components sourced from the company’s global supply network. For more information about JL Audio, please visit www.jlaudio.com
The 26th Annual dB Drag Racing World Finals will occur from September 30, 2023 – October 1, 2023. Qualified contestants can compete at one of four venues: Owensboro, KY; Antioch, CA; Spruce Grove, AB; and Slovenia (pending). Participants at each venue will compete for Regional Championship honors and a shot at the World Championship title.
dBDRA World Finals competition formats:
• dB Drag Racing
• Bass Race
• Psychlone
• Top Dog
• Freestyle
Each location will complete a full competition. The winners at each venue will receive Regional Championship awards (trophies). To determine the “World Champion” for each class (and the Ring recipient), we will do the following…
Each World Champion will receive a ring.
This information is preliminary and subject to change. Additional information related to the Finals will be announced shortly, including the points requirements and cutoff dates.
The World Finals is an invitational event. The dBDRA invites contestants who acquire the requisite points and minimum competitor ranking based on score.
Please get in touch with the dBDRA for sponsorship opportunities.
dB Drag Racing
Tel: 512-377-1055
Email: marketing@termpro.com
Celsus UK, Poole based distributor for high quality audio, electronics and noise & heat control
solutions, is thrilled to welcome Matthew Clarkson to their UK sales team in the role of National
Accounts Executive.
Matthew will report to Pete Gilmore, Celsus Head of Sales, and be responsible for growing sales for
the company’s portfolio of market leading brands. Matthew joins Celsus with a proven track record in
high ticket sales, a passion for the motor industry and experience with car audio. Matthew will
strengthen the company’s position as a service driven, value-add distributor who seek to deliver
enjoyment to their customer base and supply chain.
Commenting on the appointment Paul Baker, Celsus Managing Director said
“We are delighted to bring Matthew on board, his enthusiasm for our industry and professional sales
approach makes him a fantastic addition to the Celsus team. His experience with car audio will make
him an asset to both our company and our amazing customers”.
Matthew Clarkson added
“I am incredibly pleased to start a new chapter in my career with Celsus and to develop my skills and
knowledge in an industry I truly love. I look forward to working with Pete, the Celsus team and also
the range of customers in the coming months along.”
After a period of training Matt will be arranging visits to understand customer needs and how he can
help moving forward.
Contact: matthew.clarkson@celsusgroup.net / +44 (0) 7548 759 433 / http://www.celsusice.co.uk
LIBERTYVILLE, IL (04.07.23) – On April 7th Mark is heading to Záhony, Hungary, to help his friend Slaven and his group take care of refugees. He needs your help to raise additional money to buy supplies here in the USA and in Hungary. If you can find it in your heart to donate to his cause, the Ukrainian cause, he will be purchasing items and supplies in the coming couple of weeks and even more once he arrives in Hungary.
On the Ukrainian cause, Mark Lieber, Project and Quality Manager at Maxxsonics, said, “As a human being I am deeply concerned with what is going on in Ukraine, the horrors that are being dealt to the people are beyond belief and imaginable. Though I am not able to stop Putin from committing these atrocities, I can do something to aid and provide comfort to the Ukrainian people inside Ukraine and fleeing.”
Below are some of the items your donations will be used to purchase:
Any excess items and cash that are donated will be released to hospitals, families in need, and to other charitable organizations for distributions.
Any amount will help. Follow the link below to join the fight and learn complete Mark Lieber GoFundMe details on how YOU can make an impact in supporting Ukraine.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/pfwz4p-help-for-ukrainian-refugees
MIRAMAR, FL (04.07.23) – JL Audio has unveiled its new XDM series of compact amplifiers for the automotive and marine
markets. Thanks to marine-grade materials, XDM amplifiers are suitable for installation in boats, cars, trucks, and SUV’s and all models are available immediately at JL Audio authorized dealers.
“Our XD line of car amplifiers and M-series marine amplifiers have been the industry benchmarks for compact amplifiers,” said Brian Power Vice President of U.S. Retail Sales at JL Audio. “The XDM series of amplifiers is a welcome evolution to these product lines, simplifying inventory for our retail partners by working equally well in both car and marine applications.”
XDM series amplifiers are available in a wide range of configurations and power levels, offering incredible versatility for simple and complex system designs. The new XDM amplifiers feature a rugged black powder coated chassis and gasketed control cover, with JL Audio Blue accents.
Quality Sound from Start to Finish
Starting at the source, XDM series amplifiers are equipped with Differential-Balanced Inputs that combat induced cable noise and allow for the use of conventional RCA cables, while delivering many of the benefits of a true balanced connection. XDM amplifiers also feature an exclusive, selectable mode input filter for noise-free performance in boats or cars.
XDM amplifiers feature JL Audio’s high-performance NexD™ switching technology, allowing these compact amplifiers to deliver powerful, audiophile-grade sound quality with very high efficiency and reduced demands from the vehicle or vessel’s charging system and batteries.
XDM amplifiers feature a variety of studio-grade filter options. Each subwoofer amplifier/sub channel features a low-pass filter with a filter range of 50Hz to 500Hz and 12 or 24 dB/octave filter slope options. Full-range amplifiers/channels feature a high-pass filter with a 50Hz to 5KHz filter range, and some also add a bandpass filter option. Both high-pass and bandpass filters offer a 12 dB/octave filter slope. To further dial in the listening experience, XDM amps feature a remote level control port, and can be paired with optional JL Audio HD-RLC and MHD-RLC amplifier remote level controls.
Keeps The Music Playing When Things Get Hot
For those days where tunes need to be cranked at full blast, XDM amplifiers are designed to prevent annoying shut down events. With JL Audio’s exclusive Advanced Rollback Protection technology, should XDM amplifiers approach an unsafe operating temperature, a special circuit lowers peak power output, without changing gain, until the amplifier cools down. Once the amplifier cools down, the circuit restores full peak power output.
To find your nearest JL Audio authorized dealer, click here.
More than 200 top university students met and connected with industry professionals at the recent SEMA Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN)/Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Career Fair, held at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California.
The students, who are members of formula and Baja SAE competition teams, are among top prospects who have been challenged to design, fabricate and compete with Formula-style race cars. They had an opportunity to network, get a close-up look at resources available through the SEMA Garage and meet with established companies to discuss potential career opportunities. Students also gained feedback from industry professionals on their engineering and business presentations in advance of the forthcoming SAE competitions.
SEMA-member companies in attendance included Acceler8, Antigravity Batteries, Automotive Testing and Development Services, Battle Motors, California Air Resources Board, Closed Loop Engineering, Denso, Hellwig Products, High Expectations, Moog Aircraft, Motivo, Performance Machine, Rail Propulsion Systems, Redline Detection, Scorpion EV, Steamericas, Toyota and 4 Wheel Parts.
Participating schools included Cal Baptist, Cal State Los Angeles, Cal State Fullerton, Cal Poly Pomona, Cal State University Northridge, Long Beach State, USC, University of San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, UC Irvine, UC Riverside, UC Merced, Chico State, Loyola Marymount University, Caltech and five high schools.
ETTN and SAE will host a second event on April 29 at the SEMA Garage in Detroit. SEMA-member manufacturers in the area are invited to sign up their companies to participate in the career fair, where they will help students explore career opportunities and inspire them in their career paths.
LIBERTYVILLE, IL (04.06.23) – Adventure demands sound with adrenaline around every turn and corner. Whether it is through sights and sounds along the trail ahead or the impact of the sound that you bring with you, it’s time to take on the winter trails like never before with the POWER and SOUND OF THOR!
Turn every outdoor adventure into a thrill ride of audio adrenaline that delivers more into your sound with THOR TPS soundbars.
Creating LOUD ADVENTURE with sound that’s designed for those that want MORE ATTITUDE, MORE POWER, and MORE CLARITY on every journey – THOR TPS soundbars transform songs with richer and sharper detail.
The TPS-10 and TPS-6 are powered, Bluetooth soundbars that are designed to be protected against the elements while featuring easy installation. Take on every narrow winding turn, steep sand dune, and lakeside beach or pond with
higher-quality audio powered through undistorted listening levels.
Take on the trails with BIGGER power that provides clearer levels of listening. The THOR TPS-10 is a 10 speaker, Bluetooth soundbar that comes with an integrated amplifier including Super HPD (High Power Digital) technology.
Creating 200 watts of LOUD, undistorted sound, specialized high-efficiency midrange/bass drivers feature poly composite cones coupled with Butyl rubber surrounds that produce a clean sound. You’ll receive higher volume and deeper layers of listening throughout every genre of music or desired playlist.
Learn more here about the THOR TPS-10 soundbar.
For those that want a smaller, but still, a mighty soundbar that produces rich audio, the THOR TPS-6 is a 6-speaker version with the same features as the 10 (with just fewer drivers). All of your playlists will be heard from miles away with THOR TPS sound.
Still creating 200 watts of power for high-quality audio, Bluetooth “Memory Sync,” will remember the most recent device instantly on power-up, while large, center-mounted buttons are waterproof and provide easy control with riding gloves or while withstanding the conditions or elements.
Crave audio that brings LOUD adrenaline to EVERY outdoor adventure. Unleash undistorted levels of higher quality listening while taking on the trails with THOR TPS sound that add new dimensions of layers within every song. It’s time to embrace the POWER of THOR!
TORONTO, CANADA (04.06.23) – From Friday, March 24th, through Sunday, March 26th, over 300 mobile enhancement experts from retailers across Canada assembled in Toronto to attend the first-ever CMA Expo dealer training and networking event. The CMA EXPO was a collaborative effort to connect retailers, distributors and leading top Industry trainers. The team at CMA Networks executed the event which showcased booths and training seminars from the leading Canadian 12v distributors which featured over 80 brands, making it a unique offering in the Mobile Electronics Industry.
What made the event unique was the ability for dealers to work with their sales representatives to place booking orders and kick off the 2023 season with some serious momentum and knowledge. The success of the CMA EXPO can be attributed to the unwavering support of Canadian retailers, the tireless efforts of the industry leading trainers, the incredible participation of the exhibiting distributors and their partnering brands. In addition, each company had access to classroom-style training rooms to provide in-person education sessions on product features and applications.
Frank Spezzano, the President and Executive Producer of CMA Networks, noted, “being able to provide retailers across Canada with an event that was custom-tailored to our country’s unique business model worked perfectly to launch the 2023 season. The support from all the companies and retailers involved was remarkable.. We are honoured to have been chosen to facilitate this distinguished gathering of professionals.
” Ben Woo, Content Director and Webcast Host for CMA Networks added, “I think the appetite for the Canadian 12V industry to get back to the in-person experience that only a live event can deliver was definitely long overdue. There’s still a buzz about the ‘Delivering the Best Car Audio Systems’ and ‘The A to Z of Car Audio Retailer Marketing’ presentations from Friday and Saturday evening.”
Hot on the heels of this event’s success, planning is underway for next years CMA EXPO. Information will be available at www.cmaexpo.ca.
CMA Networks would like to send a special thank you to all our exhibiting partners for making the inaugural CMA EXPO a huge success.
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